National Philanthropy Day

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2021 Date	November 15, 2021
2022 Date	November 15, 2022

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National Philanthropy Day in 2021

Monday, Nov 15

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National Philanthropy Day History

National Philanthropy Day seeks to recognize and pay tribute to philanthropy and philanthropists. This day aims to acknowledge the contributions of philanthropy in the world.

National Philanthropy Day was founded in 1986 by philanthropist Douglas Freeman. It was signed into law as an official observance in 2013 by the Canadian government. It has since been recognized internationally and continues to be observed annually on November 15th.

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Today we celebrate National Philanthropy Day. You can observe it by volunteering, sharing awareness on all your social media accounts, or by donating to your favorite cause with either time or money. Today we at the WHWF thank each of you for support. #NationalPhilanthropyDay https://t.co/R55u112KsG
— WHWF (@WHWF1) November 15, 2020

With National Philanthropy Day coming up on November 15, we want to hear from you: What causes do Canadians care about right now?
— MackenzieInvest (@MackenzieInvest) November 13, 2020

Manuels River Hibernia Interpretation Centre is hosting an award ceremony this morning to celebrate National Philanthropy Day. It’s organized by the Association of Fundraising Professionals NL. Christine Morgan, Association Board Member joins @590VOCM live next. @VOCMBen https://t.co/Awvu2niIJ5
— Gerri Lynn Mackey (@GerriLynnMackey) November 16, 2020

In the News and Trending for National Philanthropy Day

Updated 21:26Mackenzie Philanthropy Day Study: Eighty Per cent of Canadians Plan to Make a Charitable Donation in 2020

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Ontario Tech thanks donors on National Philanthropy Day

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National Philanthropy Day honours extraordinary generosity | Alberta Health Services

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Emergency student support the focus on National Philanthropy Day at UBC Okanagan

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National Philanthropy Day Facts & Quotes

Former billionaire and co-founder of Duty Free Shoppers Charles 'Chuck' Feeney, 89, has donated more than $8 billion over the last four decades according to Forbes. His foundation, Atlantic Philanthropies, donates and funds charities, universities, and foundations around the world. His mission: I see little reason to delay giving when so much good can be achieved through supporting worthwhile causes.
According to Giving USA, American individuals, bequests, foundations, and corporations gave an estimated $449 billion to U.S charities in 2019.
The word philanthropy comes from the greek word 'philanthrōpos', meaning loving mankind. It is the combination of the latin 'philo', which means loving, and 'anthrōpos', which means mankind.

National Philanthropy Day Top Events and Things to Do

Find a charity or organization that interests you at Discover Charities
Give back to your community through service or donation.
Watch a film or documentary about giving back. Here are our suggestions:
Sweet Inspirations (2019)
Living on One Dollar (2013)
Girl Rising (2013)